Eskelsen García: Trump fails role model test for students, educators

WASHINGTON, DC - September 26, 2016 -

NEA President Lily Eskelsen García swiftly praised Hillary Clinton for ably exposing Donald
Trump as unfit for office during tonight’s first Presidential debate while
cohesively presenting a clear, positive vision to move the country forward as tens
of millions of Americans watched. Eskelsen García also emphasized that Trump
failed students’ and educators’ positive role model test.

The following statement can be
attributed to NEA President Lily Eskelsen García:

“Tonight’s debate was a study
of stark contrasts. Hillary Clinton demonstrated that she is the only candidate
ready to provide steady leadership as our next commander in chief. She punctuated
her performance with a solid grasp of the issues affecting Americans, and
offered actual plans on how to improve the problems we face. Hillary Clinton articulated
her belief that we’re stronger when we stand together as one nation rather than
when we are divided. And she reminded voters that she is uniquely qualified to
run this country. Hands down, she won tonight’s debate.

“In contrast, Donald Trump again
revealed an erratic temperament that should concern Americans. He embraced
insults instead of facts and seemed unprepared to face the tough questions. Trump lacked a single concrete plan for moving our nation forward. In short,
he’s unfit to make the right choices and tough decisions to run this country.

“Educators
want a leader who has the ability to bring the
country together, not tear us apart.
We need a positive role model for our students. What happens on the campaign trail—the hostile,
vitriolic and hateful
rhetoric our students are hearing—doesn’t stay
on the campaign trail, or at the debate hall. Trump’s wholehearted disdain for
the truth and fear-mongering sound bites were on full display again. Tonight,
Donald Trump continued to set a bad example for our students as he continues
his push to divide America through insults.

“We want a leader who brings a
vision of greater opportunity for all, not just a few. We want a leader who has
a proven track record of delivering results. The choice is clear. That
candidate is Hillary Clinton, and tonight she masterfully conveyed why she is
our choice for president.”

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Education Association is the nation's largest professional employee
organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary
teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school
administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers. Learn
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